Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
